CVE-2013-3475 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 5 Jun 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a stack-based buffer overflow in the DB2 Audit Facility to gain elevated privileges.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2013-3475?

CVE-2013-3475 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Db2, published on 5 Jun 2013. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in db2aud in the Audit Facility in IBM DB2 and DB2 Connect 9.1, 9.5, 9.7, 9.8, and 10.1, as used in Smart Analytics System 7600 and other products, allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3475?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Ibm Db2, Ibm Db2 Connect, Ibm Smart Analytics System 7600.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3475?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3475 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2013-3475 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3475 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-44qq-wj24-2rr2.